Old Pine
Artist: Ben Howard
Label: Communion/Island
Impact date: May 23
ROTD featured date: Wednesday 13 April 2011
We say
Ben Howard has built a solid fanbase out of the surfing community in the West Country and is set to release his first proper EP through the Communion label (but has since signed to Island). The EP has only been with radio for two weeks and word-of-mouth support and radio plays from all areas (Lauren Laverne to Zane Lowe to Jo Whiley and more besides) has seen the Old Pine EP enter the Top 30 of the iTunes albums chart. Fragile folk, complete with intricate guitar work and a keen sense of melody, Old Pine instantly engages. Watch the suitably scenic and beautifully-shot video here.London gig: April 14, Borderline W1 (sold out)
Contact
Kev Jones, Communion/Guillermo Ramos, Island - +44 (0)20 7471 5079Press: Jon Lawrence, Alt-Stoked - +44 (0)20 7841 4872/Online: Matt Brown, Stay Loose - +44 (0)7939 527 656
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We are always looking for future hits and stars - signed and unsigned. To submit music for consideration please send an email with a link to one track and some info to Kevin Marston.
Unfortunately we can't respond personally to all submissions, but we do listen to everything.
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